Crypto / Digital Assets

    AML / KYC

    Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

    The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks

    Fintech / Regtech

    NH NongHyup Bank Advances Won Stablecoin Plans with Fireblocks

    By Editors | 09/02/2026

    The bank and digital asset firm are exploring a trust-based model for a potential Korean won stablecoin and are already collaborating on a tax refund PoC.

    Enforcement

    Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

    Enforcement

    Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

    Enforcement

    Korea Probes Bithumb Over Misleading Liquidity Claims

    By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2026

    KFTC investigates allegations that Bithumb exaggerated its market position and unfairly altered conditions for a cash giveaway promotion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Bans Unapproved Yuan Stablecoins, Sets Rules for Asset Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    New rules prohibit issuance of CNY-pegged stablecoins without approval and create a regulated pathway for real-world asset tokenisation, imposing new duties on financial institutions.

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Grant FIU Powers to Freeze Accounts in AML Overhaul

    By Mark Johnston | 06/02/2026

    The plan will also expand the crypto “travel rule”, impose AML duties on stablecoin issuers, and target lawyers and accountants to meet FATF standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.

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